Economic Development Bill: Urge Gov. Baker to Sign Today
The 191st Legislative Session officially ended Wednesday January 6 at midnight. We are delighted to share that one of the last bills the legislature passed was An Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth, an economic development bond bill that included specific relief and recovery provisions for the creative community in Massachusetts, including:
- $31 million in authorized spending specifically for the arts and cultural nonprofit sector (including individual artists and creative workers).
- A special commission to study the impact of COVID-19 on the arts and cultural sector and make recommendations for the promotion and continued growth and vitality of the cultural and creative sector in the Commonwealth.
- $14 million in authorized spending for a competitive grant program to increase in and out of state tourism (nonprofits are eligible).
Now we must encourage Governor Baker to retain these relief programs when he signs the bill into law.
Economic Development Bill: Urge Gov. Baker to Sign Today
The 191st Legislative Session officially ended Wednesday January 6 at midnight. We are delighted to share that one of the last bills the legislature passed was An Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth, an economic development bond bill that included specific relief and recovery provisions for the creative community in Massachusetts, including:
- $31 million in authorized spending specifically for the arts and cultural nonprofit sector (including individual artists and creative workers).
- A special commission to study the impact of COVID-19 on the arts and cultural sector and make recommendations for the promotion and continued growth and vitality of the cultural and creative sector in the Commonwealth.
- $14 million in authorized spending for a competitive grant program to increase in and out of state tourism (nonprofits are eligible).
Now we must encourage Governor Baker to retain these relief programs when he signs the bill into law.